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 February 27, 2019
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Lessons From the War on Malicious Mobile Apps
Despite the openness of the Android platform, Google has managed to keep its Play store mainly free of malware and malicious apps. Outside of the marketplace is a different matter.
More Than 22,000 Vulns Were Disclosed in 2018, 27% Without Fixes
As in previous years, input validation vulnerabilities accounted for a substantial proportion of total, Risk Based Security report shows.
Social Media Platforms Double as Major Malware Distribution Centers
Because many organizations tend to overlook or underestimate the threat, social media sites, including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, are a huge blind spot in enterprise defenses.
Whose Line Is It? When Voice Phishing Attacks Get Sneaky
Researchers investigate malicious apps designed to intercept calls to legitimate numbers, making voice phishing attacks harder to detect.
Researchers Propose New Approach to Address Online Password-Guessing Attacks
Recommended best practices not effective against certain types of attacks, they say.
6 Tax Season Tips for Security Pros
Here are some practical ways to ensure your company's safety as Uncle Sam comes calling.
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Why Cybersecurity Burnout Is Real (and What to Do About It)
The constant stresses from advanced malware to zero-day vulnerabilities can easily turn into employee overload with potentially dangerous consequences. Here's how to turn down the pressure.

6 Tips for Getting the Most from Your VPN
VPNs are critical for information security. But simply having these cozy security tunnels in the toolkit isn't enough to keep an organization's data safe.

Embracing DevSecOps: 5 Processes to Improve DevOps Security
In the cyber threat climate of the 21st century, sticking with DevOps is no longer an option.

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Your Employees Want to Learn. How Should You Teach Them?
Security practitioners are most likely to stay at organizations that offer career development. Here are eight tips to consider as you plan your course of action.
DIY Botnet Detection: Techniques and Challenges
Botnets continue to spread to places never dreamed of a few years ago. But you can fight them off, and these tips can help.
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